Mikayla Tolliver Data-verified

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Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-03-16

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1 h-index 8 pubs 6 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Mikayla Tolliver's research investigates the intersection of immune responses and social behavior, particularly focusing on how physiological changes influence intergroup biases and cognitive functions. Her work has explored vaccine-induced increases in cytokine activity and their association with negative evaluations of job applicants from specific ethnic groups. Tolliver has also examined the time-dependent effects of acute immune system activation, such as from influenza vaccination, on inhibitory control, supported by a meta-analysis of existing research.

Additional research interests include the hormonal influences on stress responses and social affiliation, with studies looking at differences in cortisol reactivity across various hormonal contraceptive users and naturally cycling women. Her work also extends to the impact of diet on stress-related behavior and gene expression in animal models, as well as the relationship between insomnia symptoms and stress reactivity. Tolliver collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Metrics

  • h-index: 1
  • Publications: 8
  • Citations: 6

Selected Publications

  • 0518 Blunted Cortisol Stress Reactivity to the Trier Social Stress Test Among Individuals with Greater Insomnia Symptoms (2025)
  • Acute immune system activation exerts time-dependent effects on inhibitory control: Results of both a randomized controlled experiment of influenza vaccination and a systematic review and meta-analysis – ISPNE 2024 Dirk Hellhammer Award (2024)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Immune response and intergroup bias: Vaccine-induced increases in cytokine activity are associated with worse evaluations of resume for Latina job applicant (2024)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Immune System and Intergroup Bias: Vaccine-Induced Increases in Cytokine Activity Are Associated with Worse Evaluations of Resume for Latina Job Applicant (2023)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • The Association Between Progestin Generation in Hormonal Contraceptives and Sociosexuality (2023)
  • Sociality and Motivation: Women's Affiliative Trends Throughout the Menstrual Cycle (2023)
  • The Association Between Women’s Self-Promotion and the Androgenic Effects of Hormonal Contraceptives (2023)
  • The Modification of Offspring Stress-Related Behavior and the Expression of Drd1, Drd2, and Nr3c1 by a Western-Pattern Diet in Mus Musculus (2022)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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